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Interviewing Why do we have to learn this? OPTIONS = Interviewing Mishaps Social vs. Professional Communication Social Communication: Communication that occurs in your personal and community life. Professional Communication: Communication that takes place on the job or is related to your career. Professional Communication Don’t use slang. Standard language- commonly accepted and expected by most social groups, as well as by professionals. Technical language- used in specific professional fields. What Matters in a Job Interview ___ 45 % - Packaging: Resume Application How you dress Posture Facial Expressions Body Language Non-verbal _________ aspects are the most important. What Matters in a Job Interview ___ 35 % - Responsiveness: 10 % - Experience: ___ Behavior Answering & ______ Asking Questions _________ Work Volunteer 10 % - Miscellaneous: ___ Uncontrollable Circumstances At the Interview Arrive at the appointment ____. early Be sure to bring a resume ______ with you. Greet the interviewer by _____ name and shake their hand ____. Offer your resume ______ for them to look over. _____ WAIT to be seated until they offer. Be sure to have a smile ____ and a ______ friendly attitude!!! Remember, nonverbal is the most important! Dress to the occasion- it’s always better to be over dressed than under dressed. Respect the expectations of your employer. Maintain professionalism in your choice of clothing. Be neat and well groomed. What to Wear for the Interview Men: Button down shirt Collared shirt Dress slacks with belt Dress shoes with dark socks Tie (Optional) What to Wear for the Interview Women: Conservative Dress Skirt and blouse/shirt Dress slacks and blouse Suit with pants or skirt Closed toed dress shoes What NOT to Wear for the Interview Do not wear: Sandals, flip flops or tennis shoes Jeans, shorts, or revealing clothing Excessive make-up or jewelry Deviant hairstyle or color 5 Ways to Ruin an Interview 1. Being late Leave as early as possible, leaving room for something to make you late. Worse case scenario: You’re sitting in the parking lot waiting. Aim to be at least 20 minutes early. 5 Ways to Ruin an Interview 2. Dressing inappropriately. Girls wearing something short or men not being dressed up enough. Don’t check yourself out in the reflection of a picture. Don’t dress down. 5 Ways to Ruin an Interview 3. Not knowing about the company. Research their website and do some of your own research about the company. Don’t stare blankly or make up stuff when they ask you, “So, what do you know about our company?” 5 Ways to Ruin an Interview 4. Being too revealing. Don’t ramble. Review your answers to open ended questions and tough ones the night before. 5 Ways to Ruin an Interview Body language. Don’t fidget with clothes, tap pens, or cross arms. Smile! Show your interest. Tough Questions Question: What is your greatest weakness? Don’t say: “I’m such a perfectionist” or “I work too hard.” Instead: Think about areas where you can improve and figure out how they can be assets. NOTE: In groups, create your own example! Tough Questions Question: Tell me about yourself. Don’t say: “It was a cold February morning when the doctor placed me in my mother’s arms for the first time…” Instead: Give a brief overview of your career and qualifications in a few sentences. NOTE: In groups, create your own example! Tough Questions Question: Why do you want to work here? Don’t say: “I’ve maxed out three credit cards and need a paycheck ASAP.” Instead: Articulate why you want the job and why you’re a good fit for the company. NOTE: In groups, create your own example! Tough Questions Question: How would others describe you? Don’t say: “They would say I’m the best you’ll meet and you’d be stupid not to hire me.” Instead: Answer honestly. NOTE: In groups, create your own example! Tough Questions Question: Why did you leave your last job? Don’t say: “Gee, there were so many reason I got out of that miserable place.” Instead: Take your time to answer this question. If the interviewer thinks you are rushing through it, there’s a problem. NOTE: In groups, create your own example!